Plot B 2.5 The Chocolate Factory, Bristol, Somerset, BS5

A exceptional 1 bedroom second floor apartment with a Juliet balcony and outlook across the new landscaped central square.

Description

Apartment Description
Beautifully designed making this ideal for first time buyers, especially being available to move into immediately.

A central hallway offers access to the open plan living area, the room runs the full length of the apartment creating a wonderful space to enjoy. The contemporary kitchen is positioned to the rear of the room, with full integrated appliances to include fridge freezer, dishwasher and over, hob and extractor.

The dining and living areas are towards the middle and front of the room, positioned to take advantage of the south facing aspect, over the landscaped bank and cycle path which offer an open and sunny vista with nature at its heart in this urban location. A Juliet balcony allows light and air to fill the space.

The bedroom is positioned alongside, benefitting from the open aspect to the south, in addition to a window to the east which looks across the entrance to the development.

A shower room which has been luxuriously designed offering a space of calm.

Externally there is plentiful bike storage.

The Chocolate Factory

The Chocolate Factory is the thoughtfully designed redevelopment of the former chocolate and confectionary site in the heart of Greenbank, BS5. Bringing a blend of of old industrial buildings and new structures to create new homes, workspace, retail and a community hub to enhance the already vibrant neighbourhood of Greenbank. A landscaped, open square offers a green, welcoming outlook and access onto the Bristol and Bath railway path benefitting the whole neighbourhood. This exciting regeneration brings back to life the buildings that once made some of the world’s favourite chocolates.

Designed to create a range of homes for all, the nextl phase of The Chocolate Factory will include one and two bedroom apartments and three, three bedroom homes with private gardens and parking. Sensitively designed to compliment the surrounding streets of traditional terraced houses that were once home to the employees of the factory, the homes at The Chocolate Factory will provide the best of modern living in an already thriving neighbourhood.

Location

Perfectly placed between a mix of green spaces and the urban buzz of city life, The Chocolate Factory sits to the North East of Bristol city centre in the heart of Greenbank. Its BS5 postcode is one of the most popular in Bristol due to its proximity to the city centre, outstanding primary schools, eclectic and friendly community and an array of local independent businesses, representing the best of Bristol’s enterprising spirit.

Bordered by the Bristol and Bath Railway Path and with easy access to several parks and open green space, residents can enjoy the feel of a leafy suburb while taking advantage of good transport links to access the energy of city life.

Greenbank Cemetery, with its Victorian statues and War Memorials is a fascinating and peaceful place to take a walk or stop for a picnic. Just on the edge of The Chocolate Factory on Greenbank Road, the site is a much loved and well used resource for local residents.

Part of the national cycling network and maintained by Sustrans, the Bristol to Bath Railway Path is used by the local community to get around the neighbourhood, walk children to school and nursery, take a stroll with friends or to travel to work. Stretching from BS1 to Bath its also used by travellers from further afield. Whatever the reason you find yourself on the path for, there are plenty of green spaces to stop and take a rest along the way.

Off the Railway path and a little further south from The Chocolate Factory, St George Park is one of the finest examples of a Victorian park in Bristol. With its ornamental lake, basketball court, well equipped children’s play area and skate park. The main entrance fronts onto Church Road so you are never far away from grabbing a snack or a refreshment, that’s if the ice-cream van or park café haven’t grabbed you first.

Square Footage: 560 sq ft



Directions

Heading out of the city onto the M32 take exit 2 towards Stapleton, Frenchay. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Muller Rd/B4469. Use the right lane to turn slightly left onto Fishponds Road then turn right on the B4469, continue until you reach a right hand turn onto Greenbank Road then left into Shaw Road where the entrance to the development can be found.